Biodegradable Plastic
Handmade Paper from Musa sapientum (banana) leaves
ABSTRACT
The main goal of this research is determine whether Musa Sapientum (banana) leaves can be another source of fiber for paper making by producing quality handmade paper out of Musa sapientum (banana) leaves. The banana leaves were gathered cut into small pieces and soaked in a basin full of water overnight. It underwent boiling in water, then in NaOH solution, and then lastly in soda ash solution to separate the cellulose fibers from the lignin and other extraneous components. The leaves were rinsed thoroughly and strained in between the boiling processes. It underwent pounding and beating with a mortar and pestle. The banana pulp was bleached with calcium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide, and was washed thoroughly to removed any trace of chemical. Three different treatments of handmade paper were produced with three replicates for each treatment. Non-standard physical test for folding endurance, tear factor, and tearing astreghnt were done on each treatment of the handmade paper produced. Qualitative descriptions were assigned to each treatment in terms of the paper’s color, writability and texture. Banana leaves can produced 70.2 pulp based on the result. Paper from treatment 2 which has 120g banana pulp, 25g gelatin composition gave the best result in folding endurance, tear factor and color. All paper samples had no difference with respect to texture, writability and tearing strength.
BIBLIOGRAPHY A. JOURNAL
Tabios, Ireneo and Villamin, Charls. “The use of Saba(Musa ompressa) and Corn ( Zea mays ) Peelings as Component in Handmade Paper”, Bato Balani, Volume 17, No. 2, 1996, pp. 16-18. B. MICROSOFT ENCARTA
“Banana.” Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2007
“Paper” Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2007 C.WEBSITES “Banana”. www. Wikipedia.org www. Tappi. Org www. Educate-yourself. Org/cancer/benefitso
ABSTRACT
The main goal of this research is determine whether Musa Sapientum (banana) leaves can be another source of fiber for paper making by producing quality handmade paper out of Musa sapientum (banana) leaves. The banana leaves were gathered cut into small pieces and soaked in a basin full of water overnight. It underwent boiling in water, then in NaOH solution, and then lastly in soda ash solution to separate the cellulose fibers from the lignin and other extraneous components. The leaves were rinsed thoroughly and strained in between the boiling processes. It underwent pounding and beating with a mortar and pestle. The banana pulp was bleached with calcium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide, and was washed thoroughly to removed any trace of chemical. Three different treatments of handmade paper were produced with three replicates for each treatment. Non-standard physical test for folding endurance, tear factor, and tearing astreghnt were done on each treatment of the handmade paper produced. Qualitative descriptions were assigned to each treatment in terms of the paper’s color, writability and texture. Banana leaves can produced 70.2 pulp based on the result. Paper from treatment 2 which has 120g banana pulp, 25g gelatin composition gave the best result in folding endurance, tear factor and color. All paper samples had no difference with respect to texture, writability and tearing strength.
BIBLIOGRAPHY A. JOURNAL
Tabios, Ireneo and Villamin, Charls. “The use of Saba(Musa ompressa) and Corn ( Zea mays ) Peelings as Component in Handmade Paper”, Bato Balani, Volume 17, No. 2, 1996, pp. 16-18. B. MICROSOFT ENCARTA
“Banana.” Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2007
“Paper” Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2007 C.WEBSITES “Banana”. www. Wikipedia.org www. Tappi. Org www. Educate-yourself. Org/cancer/benefitso
Bibliography: A. JOURNAL Tabios, Ireneo and Villamin, Charls.”The Use of Saba ( Musa compressa ) and Corn (Zea mays ) Peelings as Component in Handmade Paper”, Bato Balani , Volume17, No.2, 1996, pp